MES Program Manager: Lead Drug Delivery Device Programs

AbbVie Inc.; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Program Manager, MES to organize and lead cross-functional teams in planning and executing programs for device and combination product manufacturing, tech transfer, and commercialization.

You will integrate R&D, S&T, Quality, Supply Chain and Regulatory to ensure successful launches and supply chain readiness across sites. The role requires 10+ years in process development and project management, with strong GMP knowledge, budgeting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in positions related to process development, project management, engineering/process support and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMP Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Validation, Engineering, CMC technical development and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and lead matrixed cross-functional teams comprised of scientists and engineers responsible for all operational aspects of process development, manufacturing, quality assurance and quality control spanning multiple sites
• Implement site transfers, new indications, new presentations and lifecycle projects for on market programs on time and within budget
• Proactively identify and drive technical and project plan related issues to closure by working with all relevant functional lines and effectively troubleshooting and driving decisions
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, operating with minimal supervision
• Understand project drivers, requirements, scenarios and options. Proactively drive development of contingency and/or risk mitigation plans.
• Manage competing timelines and make difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects.
• Effectively communicate and present project status to Operations senior management and stakeholders
• Accountable for setting program and project plans, including timelines and expenses, that meet business and organizational objectives and ensuring those plans are achieved.
• Define budget requirements and report monthly actuals, LBE, and Plan/LRP schedules per financial schedule

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Verbal and written communication

GMP Manufacturing knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or science

Job description

AbbVie Inc. is seeking a Program Manager, MES to organize and lead cross-functional teams in planning and executing programs for device and combination product manufacturing, tech transfer, and commercialization.

You will integrate R&D, S&T, Quality, Supply Chain and Regulatory to ensure successful launches and supply chain readiness across sites. The role requires 10+ years in process development and project management, with strong GMP knowledge, budgeting, and communication skills.